FITCHBURG
The main quadrangle at Fitchburg State University was packed with friends and family waiting to congratulate the nearly 600 graduates at the school’s 117th commencement and to celebrate their achievements with them.
Michael J. Deitemeyer, president of Omni Hotels and Resorts and a 1986 FSU graduate, delivered the address at the undergraduate ceremony under warm, sunny skies.
Mr. Deitemeyer, who studied business and accounting at FSU, said it was an internship during his college years that set him on a successful career path.
The first-generation college grad, who grew up in Lancaster, told the graduating class that he managed to graduate despite the exhaustion of studying and commuting, while balancing his course load with a full-time job during all four years of college.
FSU President Robert V. Antonucci presented Mr. Deitemeyer and acclaimed documentary filmmaker John M. Antonelli, who also attended FSU, with honorary doctorates of humane letters.
Mr. Antonucci asked everyone at the ceremony to observe a moment of silence for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings and for one of the graduates who was missing.
FSU senior Robert E. Adriano died in recovery at Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital after a heart operation less than a month before his graduation, Mr. Antonucci said.
The accounting major from Manila, the Philippines, was an example of a “student making it in the States,” Mr. Antonucci said, who made his family proud.
Though Mr. Adriano didn’t make it to his graduation, Mr. Antonucci awarded him a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Area graduates are:
Pomfret Center, Conn.: Tessa F. Cooper, BS, Nursing;
Ashburnham: Jennifer A. Allen, BS, Psychological Science; Amy E. Brackett, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Samantha R. Comeau, BS, Psychological Science; Patrick M. Hazel, BS, Industrial Technology; Andrew J. Henderson, BS, Biology; Todd F. Lynch, MS, Counseling; David M. Mandaglio, BS, Communications Media; Lindsay Nickel, BS, Nursing, RN to BSN; Joseph D. Rollo, MBA, Business Administration;
Ashby: Frank G. Bangrazi Jr., BS, Industrial Technology; Jeremy C. Flinkstrom, BS, Psychological Science; Francis W. Grenham, BS, Biology; Walter L. Kusmirek, BS, History; Melanie R. Saari, BSE, Elementary Education 1-6; Ellen F. Tansey, BSE, Special Education;
Athol: Christopher M. Coeur, BS, Business Administration; Benjamin C. Coleman, BS, Economics; Alexis L. Dexter, BS, Psychological Science; Laurinda R. Dion, BS, Criminal Justice; Timothy E. Glover, BS, Psychological Science; Justin S. Houle, BS, Business Administration; Shawn M. Morandi, BSE, Elementary Education 1-6; Nicholas P. Roche, BS, Business Administration; Jessica L. Schavrien, BS, Business Administration; Nicole M. Tourigny, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies;
Auburn: Matthew J. Beaudet, CERG, Not for Profit Leadership; Matthew J. Beaudet, MBA, Business Administration; Kellie M. Foley-Foster, BS, English; Nicole M. Smith, BS, Industrial Technology;
Ayer: Joan M. Allard, MBA, Business Administration; Nicholas P. Forest, MED, Special Education; Heather L. Hoffman, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Joyce A. Jones, BS, Business Administration; Jonathan D. Minnich, BS, Criminal Justice; Robert S. Pijewski, BS, Psychological Science; David L. Zagwyn, BS, Computer Science;
Baldwinville: Heather A. Corey, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies;
Barre: Theresa L. Devine, MED, Elementary Education 1-6;
Berlin: Kyle W. Lichwell, BS, Industrial Technology;
Blackstone: Andrew N. Bianchi, BA, History; Lauren E. Cote, BA, English;
Bolton: Annelisa Addante, BS, Nursing; David T. Broomfield, BS, Business Administration; Neal Kunst, BS, Industrial Technology;
Boylston: Daniel G. Buddenhagen, BS, Business Administration; Karyn Sydow, MS, Counseling;
Brookfield: Christopher W. Ross, BS, English;
Clinton: Caroline B. Flannagan, MED, Special Education; Jonathon M. Pasquale, BS, Exercise and Sports Science; Niyanti Patel, BS, Nursing, RN to BSN; Daniel W. Sullivan, BS, Business Administration;
Douglas: Zachary P. Valliere, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies;
Dudley: Sean M. Clark, BS, Industrial Technology; Jamie L. Dunn, BS, Human Services; Ryan M. Kasik, BS, Criminal Justice; James M. Rollins, MED, Arts Education;
East Brookfield: Nicholas M. Prouty, BS, Communications Media;
Fitchburg: Stephanie S. Aguilar, MBA, Business Administration; Tania J. Arndt, MA, Biology; Brittany M. Berndt, BSE, Special Education; James R. Bonner, BS, Business Administration; Robert W. Brouillette, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Katrina M. Brown, BS, Communications Media; Joseph E. Caveney, BS, Business Administration; Serigne B. Cisse, MBA, Business Administration; Joseph P. Cronin, MBA, Business Administration; Shawna C. Davis, BS, English; Bethany A. DeLollis, MED, Special Education; Lori DiPrima, MED, Elementary Education 1-6; Devan P. Glenny, BS, Business Administration; Ashley I. Green, BS, Communications Media; Cristy L. Guy, MS, Counseling; Jocelyn M. Hains, BSE, Special Education; Margaret E. Hladysz, BS, Criminal Justice; Rebekka D. Hollums, BS, English; Virginia C. Huntoon, MED, Special Education; Sam M. Ingemi, BS, Business Administration; Anthony J. Jarrett, MS, Counseling; Alison L. Joyce, BS, Nursing; Sai Kiran Reddy Kuchakull, a MS, Computer Science; Derrick W. Kwan, BS, Exercise and Sports Science; Christina E. LaJoie, BS, Psychological Science; Shadia Y. Lahlou, BS, Political Science; Trevor M. Lawler, BS, Criminal Justice; Stephanie A. Leach, MBA, Business Administration; Nikolla Llabovitiadhi, BS, Biology; Anna C. Love, BS, Nursing; Catherine M. Maki, MED, Curriculum and Teaching; April M. Maloughney, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Stephanie A. McCluskey, BA, Psychology; Ashley R. McKinnon, BS, Exercise and Sports Science; Melanie R. McManus, BS, Business Administration; Michael Mielniczek, BS, Nursing; Stacy L. Miles, BS, Criminal Justice; Lindsay A. Moran, MED, Early Childhood Educ PreK-2; Kathleen J. Morse, BS, Psychological Science; Molly M. Murphy, BS, Human Services; Curtis T. Nikitas, BS, Business Administration; Brian E. Niquette Jr, BS, Business Administration; Johnnathan Phommarath, BS, Computer Science; Tiffany L. Picard, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Christina J. Rasmuson, BS, Biology; Julie G. Ritari, BS, Business Administration; Alyssa F. Robar, BS, Business Administration; Amy R. Salveggio, MBA, Business Administration; Lisa H. Seminoff, BS, Industrial Technology; Emmanuel G. Shifuson, BS, Biology; Christopher J. Silveroli, BS, Comp Info Systems; Lindsay R. Stone, BS, Nursing; Paul A. Taddeo, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Jeffrey R. Terho, BS, Criminal Justice; Lauren E. Viola, MED, Secondary Education; Matthew P. Wilbur, BS, Business Administration; Sean B. Wilbur, MBA, Business Administration; Tue Yang, BS, Industrial Technology;
Gardner: Laura E. Bergeron, MED, Special Education; Jordan Bresnahan, BS, Criminal Justice; Nathan J. Burns, BS, English Studies; Brian Colcord, BS, Business Administration; Kristin E. Edson-Shouse, CAGS, Interdisciplinary Studies -GR; Sarah B. Flynn-Savoie, BS, Nursing, RN to BSN; Kathryn M. Gullatt, MED, Special Education; Natalie J. Kacian-Shumsky, BS, Biology; Eric R. O’Reilly, BS, Criminal Justice; Lucas V. Paine, BS, Criminal Justice; Joshua R. Perkins, MED, Middle School Education; Rachel E. Perron, BA, English; Joshua D. Trapani, BS, Psychological Science; Sheila M. Webb, MED, Early Childhood Educ PreK-2;
Harvard: Denise M. Hazoury, MED, Middle School Education; Maria R. Kaufmann, MS, Counseling; Marisa C. Khurana, MED, Special Education; Jonathan M. Schmidt, BS, Comp Info Systems;
Holden: Kate A. Buck, MED, Special Education; Andrew J. Cantatore, MED, Secondary Education; Robert T. Champlin, MED, Secondary Education; Nicole M. Lavallee, MED, Early Childhood Educ PreK-2; Joshua C. Raymond, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Hubbardston: Josephine Amato, MS, Counseling; James T. DeMalia, BS, Computer Science;
Hudson: Wayne L. Brown, BS, Business Administration; Ryan Buttrick, BS, Exercise and Sports Science; Michael E. LaCure, BS, Criminal Justice; Nicole L. Rich, BS, Nursing;
Jefferson: Sean T. Duke, BS, History; Amy E. Johnson, BS, Nursing;
Lancaster: Andrew T. Detsikas, BS, Industrial Technology; Robert J. Falvey, BS, Business Administration; Ann-Marie E. Fisher, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Susan J. Reardon, MAT, English;
Leicester: Stacey L. Hovagimian, BS, Nursing;
Leominster: Susan M. Armfield, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Stephanie Beresh, BS, English; Kevin S. Boudreau, BS, Communications Media; Luann Burke, MS, Counseling; Caitlyn E. Candiello, MED, Elementary Education 1-6; Genevieve M. Castillo, MED, Occupational Education; Frank P. Dassau, BS, Computer Science; Rocco N. DeMalia, BS, Computer Science; Katrina A. DiCastro, BS, Comp Info Systems; Erin E. Fay, BA, English; Larry Franklin, BS, Industrial Technology; Jonathan M. Fraticelli, BS, Industrial Technology; Jesse M. Girouard, BS, Business Administration; Samantha L. Glaze-Corcoran, BS, Biology; Timothy M. Goldsmith, BS, Computer Science; Bernardina Hamel, BS, Business Administration; Christopher J. Hebert, BS, Communications Media; Nhan T. Huynh, BS, Business Administration; Amol V. Kamdar, MBA, Business Administration; Marie L. Keane, MED, Early Childhood Educ PreK-2; Cameron E. Koski, BS, Psychological Science; Amanda L. Landry, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Tatiana Lara-Melendez, MS, Counseling; Mark E. Largey, BS, Biology; Caitlin E. Leary, MED, Early Childhood Educ PreK-2; Jazmenly Liriano, BS, Criminal Justice; Jennifer K. Lizotte, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Matthew P. Londo, MS, Counseling; Chelsea M. Lorenzen, BS, Business Administration; Chanchai Loupkhome, MBA, Business Administration; Stephanie J. Marchand, MED, Special Education; Lisa B. McCullah, MED, Elementary Education 1-6; Katelyn M. McLaughlin, BS, Psychological Science; Madeline M. Merchant, BS, Exercise and Sports Science; Joshua A. Myler, MED, Educational Leadership/Mgmt; Sarah M. Padden, BS, Nursing; Susan L. Perreault, BS, Industrial Technology; Jennifer L. Pothier, MED, Special Education; Nicholas D. Preville, BS, Business Administration; Maria A. Quiles, MED, Middle School Education; Katie L. Quinn, BS, Criminal Justice; Denise A. Quirion, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Jennifer C. Richard, BS, Business Administration; Katery A. Romero, BS, Business Administration; John W. Rooney, MED, Curriculum and Teaching; Margaret E. Saucier, MED, Special Education; Patrick J. Schofield, BS, Business Administration; Kayla M. Scott, BS, Exercise and Sports Science; Nicole C. Shetka, BS, Psychological Science; Michael R. Sicard, BS, Business Administration; Michael E. Szajner, BS, Business Administration; Christopher C. Turner, BS, History; Shawnee Verna, BS, Exercise and Sports Science; John E. Weeks, MBA, Business Administration; Andrea E. Whitney, BA, English Studies;
Lunenburg: Stephanie L. Cercone, BSE, Elementary Education 1-6; Andrew R. Clouser, BS, Computer Science; Yomary E. Del Orbe-Brewer, CAGS, Interdisciplinary Studies -GR; Brian T. Durrance, BS, History; Kathleen A. Hakey, CAGS, Interdisciplinary Studies -GR; Leanne S. James, BS, Business Administration; Kyle Landry, BS, Psychological Science; Nicholas E. Ludden, BS, Biology; Courtney L. Martineau, MED, Early Childhood Educ PreK-2; Kaylyn M. Parker, BSE, Elementary Education 1-6; Vicki A. Poulin, MED, Occupational Education; Kathryn E. Ruggles, MS, Counseling; Derek R. St Jean, BS, Human Services; Nancy A. Yasko, MBA, Business Administration;
Marlboro: Ana Paula B. Rodrigues, MBA, Business Administration; Brian R. Smith, BS, Industrial Technology; Maynard: Jillian K. Regan, CERG, Behavior Analyst Certification; Kathleen M. Taylor, BS, Human Services;
Milford: Amanda J. Asam, BS, Nursing; Christopher J. Francis, BS, English; Timothy J. Krikorian, BS, Biology; Jeremy A. Phillips, BS, Comp Info Systems; Kelsey A. Polikowski, BS, Nursing; Vanessa M. Rosa, BS, Nursing; Monson: Craig S. Slozak, BS, Comp Info Systems; Sarah A. Surprenant, BS, Communications Media; Kendell D. Sweeney-Thomas, BS, English;
North Brookfield: Maurice A. Bracken, BS, Occupational/Vocational Educ; Alycia M. McGrail, BS, Communications Media;
Northboro: Armin Asadishad, BS, Psychological Science; George Brenckle, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Stephanie L. Paul, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies;
Oakham: Danielle H. Crosby, BS, English; Lisa J. Lajoie, CERG, Behavior Analyst Certification;
Orange: Diana L. Duffy, BS, Criminal Justice; Kristal M. Thomas, BS, Communications Media;
Oxford: Kelsey F. Sterczala, BS, Communications Media;
Pepperell: Sarah N. Breen BS Business Administration; James M. Brooks BS Occupational/Vocational Education; Katie L. Burke BS Business Administration; Matthew J. Condon BS Communications Media; Juli A. Hebert BS Business Administration; Christina M. Howard MED Early Childhood Educ PreK-2; Ariana R. McCool BS Communications Media; John D. Papp BS Communications Media; Meghan Waters MED Special Education;
Phillipston: Jennifer Garny, BS, Human Services;
Princeton: Bernard M. Alicandro, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Kimberly J. Nilsson, MS, Applied Communication; Leia A. Roberts, MED, Arts Education;
Royalston: Lori S. Bergquist Darling, BS, Business Administration; Tracie L. Wright, BS, Occupational/Vocational Educ;
Rutland: Casey M. Nordberg, BS, Sociology; Kirk J. Russell, MS, Counseling; Ashley J. Stevens, BS, Communications Media; Rebecca A. True, BA, English;
Shirley: Steven L. Banks, BS, English; Kimberly A. Gionet, BS, Business Administration; Tia M. Grantham, BS, Human Services; Colin T. Roux, BS, Business Administration; Laura VanDorn, MED, Special Education;
Shrewsbury: John Aloisi, MED, Curriculum and Teaching; William T. McCarthy, BS, Communications Media;
South Grafton: John S. Rodominick, MED, Occupational Education;
South Lancaster: Jackingson Celestin, BS, Biology; Alexander F. Munding, BS, Biology;
Southboro: Amanda J. Bean, MED, Special Education;
Southbridge: Erika M. Blais, MED, Special Education; Jennifer L. Boilard, MS, Counseling; Jason D. Davis, BS, Industrial Technology; Marissa S. Duval, BS, Biology;
Spencer: Angela L. Orton, BS, Nursing;
Sterling: Richard R. Eiermann, MED, Technology Education; Katelyn T. Manning, BSE, Early Childhood Educ PreK-2; Daniel V. Paine, BS, Business Administration; Pamela A. Porter, MAT, History; Kevin Roemer, BS, Communications Media; Brian N. Rouleau, BS, Criminal Justice; Samantha L. St. John, MED, Early Childhood Educ PreK-2;
Still River: Richard L. Greene, BS, Business Administration;
Sturbridge: Lynn P. Daley, CAGS, Interdisciplinary Studies -GR;
Templeton: Alyson M. Foisy, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Justine M. LaCouture, MED, Early Childhood Educ PreK-2; Jonathan I. Miganowicz, MA, History;
Townsend: Kyle D. Capsalis, MBA, Business Administration; Katrina A. Durham, MS, Counseling; Sandra T. Fowke, MED, Early Childhood Educ PreK-2; Annette L. Freeman, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Catherine J. Goodwin, MED, Special Education; Sebastian L. Hamilton, BS, Business Administration; Patrick H. Mercier, BS, Criminal Justice; Kyle D. Michaud, BS, Exercise and Sports Science; Krissy L. Olson, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Catherine A. Proctor, BS, English; Keila Y. Tesini, BS, Nursing, RN to BSN;
Wales: Taylor J. Tooley, BS, Industrial Technology;
Ware: Nicholas D. Wheeler, BS, Computer Science;
Webster: Nicole E. Berthiaume, MS, Counseling; Jeremy A. Guay, MED, Occupational Education; Andrew S. LaBonte, BS, Biology;
West Boylston: Jennifer M. Bartkus, BS, Communications Media; Steven M. Berkey, BS, Business Administration; Carol S. Peterson, CERG, Not for Profit Management;
West Townsend: Aliza K. Burr, BS, Industrial Technology;
West Warren: Jessica Valadares, BS, History;
Westboro: Tyler Alcock, BS, Industrial Technology; Deepashree Chandregowda, MS, Computer Science; Shailender Kodeboina, MS, Computer Science;
Westminster: Kelsi L. Anderholm, BS, Nursing; Stephanie M. Bradley, BS, Nursing; Sara A. Cadden, MBA, Business Administration; Ross H. Cormier, BS, Mathematics; Joshua M. Kaddy, BS, Comp Info Systems; Jillian L. Kastal, BS, Human Services; Nathaniel E. North, MED, Curriculum and Teaching; Ryan E. O’Leary, MBA, Business Administration; Joseph S. Van Deusen, BS, Computer Science; Amanda J. Wrigley, BS, Industrial Technology;
Whitinsville: Jillian L. Bednarz, BS, Psychological Science; Derek F. Murphy, MS, Computer Science;
Winchendon: Jennifer L. Anderson, MAT, English; Katherine D. Belko, MAT, English; Amy L. Gaudet, BS, Business Administration; Paige D. Girard, BS, Communications Media; William C. Lary, BS, Biology; Giselle A. Lison, BS, Business Administration; Robert S. Mackie, BS, English; Jo-Ann M. Nalette, BSE, Elementary Education 1-6;
Worcester: Eugene F. Boakye, BS, Business Administration; Colin C. Burdett, BS, Communications Media; Kristine L. Caveney, MBA, Business Administration; Kristy L. Collins, MBA, Business Administration; John P. Connolly, BS, Industrial Technology; Amanda L. Couture, BS, English; Josette M. Farnham, MBA, Business Administration; Brian M. Fedorczuk, MS, Counseling; Edwina A. Freeman, BS, Human Services; Danielle M. Kirdulis, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Christopher R. Kyne, MA, History; Krzysztof Nowak, BS, Industrial Technology; Samantha J. Oslowski, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies; Nicholas G. Padavano, BS, Criminal Justice.
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